Job for the weekend – let’s caulk!

Have you looked at the state of the sealants around your baths, sinks and windows lately?  Caulking is a waterproofing product which prevents costly leaks and though long lasting, if done properly, can get brittle, dull and start cracking over time. 

2000 Dom Perignon

Main Article: Lovely BubblyOne cannot talk about the world’s greatest champagnes without referring to Dom Perignon. It is vintage champagne, meaning that it is only made in the best years, and all grapes used...

Six simple steps to follow when preparing to recaulk any surface

Sidebar: Job for the weekend – Let's Caulk!Six simple steps to follow when preparing to recaulk any surface1. Remove all the old caulk by using a utility knife with a razor blade or a...

Champagne Mailly Grand Cru Brut Rosé N/V

Sidebar: Lovely BubblyThe beautiful package makes this pink champagne an immediate hit. The cuvée is a blend of 90 per cent Pinot Noir and 10 per cent Chardonnay all from some of the best...

Meet the shade Brigade

It can be difficult to keep your home cool under the harsh Caribbean sun. But a new generation of custom-fit blinds, shades and shutters are helping homeowners in Cayman to lower the temperature without comprising on style. 

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut

Main Article: Lovely bubbly Veuve Clicquot’s signature non-vintage Brut is loved all over the world for its crisp, full flavours, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classical dry champagne is a blend of...

In the Swim of things

Life doesn’t get much better than owning your own swimming pool. Relaxing by the edge, taking a leisurely dip in the cooling waters, entertaining family and friends on a hot Caribbean day; a swimming pool offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment. 

Champagne Michel Fallet ‘Tradition’ Brut NV

Sidebar: Lovely BubblyChampagne Michel Fallet ‘Tradition’ Brut NV Representing excellent value, this super-fresh, non-vintage champagne is from the small family owned estate of Michel Fallet in the picturesque village of Charly-Sur-Marne. Chardonnay grapes are...

ARCHITEXTURA LIMITED

Main Article: Lie of the LandName and title: Hedley Robinson, managing director.Physical address: 13 Midsummer Drive, SpottsContact details: Tel: 945-6655Fax: 945-6656Email: [email protected]: 1999Specialise in: Architectural firms have to be adaptive in our small market environment...

Lanson black label Brut NV

Main Article: Lovely BubblyThis champagne has the twin distinction of having been the official champagne of Wimbledon for the last 25 years and being made ‘By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen.’ It has...

THE BURNS CONOLLY GROUP LTD.

Main Article:Lie of the LandName and title:  Burns Conolly, AIA, managing director.Physical address:Suite 320145 Market Street, Gardenia Court, Camana BayContact details: Tel: 945-2455Fax: 945-2450Web: burnsconolly.comEstablished: 1993Specialise in: Commercial, office, hospitality, retail,high-end residential condominium projectsCompany...

Retro, modern with a tropical twist

The elegant canal front home of Sara Collins and her husband Iain McMurdo, like the couple themselves, is a subtle fusion of influences and tastes. Their inherent respect for the best of the past and excitement about a shared future has imbued their home with a uniquely retro/contemporary feel.

CHALMERS GIBBS ARCHITECTS (CGMJ LTD.)

Main Article:Lie of the LandName and title:  William Steward, MRAIC, managing director.Physical address: Eucalyptus Building, Crewe RoadContact details:Tel: 949-2727Fax: 949-7650Web: cgmj.com.kyEstablished: 1965Specialise in: Commercial, resort, multi-residential, luxury residential, and institutional buildingsCompany divisions: Architecture and...

Staging: top tips to sell your home

When it comes to selling your home, it can be tempting to simply move your belongings and leave the rest to the real estate agent.

In this tight buyers’ market, attempting to shift a property can be futile. After all, it is difficult to imagine a cosy family abode or relaxing retreat when ...

 

DDL STUDIO LTD.

Main Article:Lie of the LandName and title:  Brian Eccles, managing director.Physical address: Buckingham Square, West Bay Road, George TownContact details: Tel: 945-3622Fax: 945-3623Web: ddlstudio.comEmail: [email protected]: 1995Specialise in: We do a very wide range of...

The following tricks will brighten up your home without hitting your wallet

Main Article:Staging: top tips to sell your home A little wood polish goes a long way, especially on wood cabinets.Place one or two large wooden or stainless steel bowls on a countertop filled with...

ICON ARCHITECTURE

Main Article:Lie of the LandName and title:  Tami Scott Assoc. AIA, AIBD, NCBDC, Allied ASID,  design architect/manager  Louis Mussington RIBA, Assoc., AIA design architectPhysical address: 39 Industrial Way, George TownContact details:Tel: 943-8001Fax: 943-8002Web:  icon.com.kyEstablished:...

CAYMAN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS LTD. (CAD PLUS)

Main Article:Lie of the LandName and title: Eddie K. Thompson, managing director.Physical address: Unit #1 F&J Center, 68A Mary Street George TownContact details: Tel: 945-6444Fax: 945-6555Web: cadplus.kyEstablished: 1996Specialise in: High-end residences, swimming pools, project...

Materials Abound

Choosing finishes for the many components inside a home can be a difficult task. Just ask the proud owner of a newly built or renovated home.  Unless a homeowner is particularly creative, undertaking this task without the guidance of a qualified interior designer can tempt one to go the safe route and only choose finishes that are considered standard.

 

NV (non-vintage) Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial

Main Article: Lovely bubbly Perhaps from the most famous champagne house in the world and certainly the largest among many styles of champagne Moët & Chandon produces, is the Brut Imperial, the house’s non-vintage...